- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Southern University Lab School
Federal NCES profile for Southern University Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220002301921
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern University Lab School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #43 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern University Lab School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern University Lab School ranks #43 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: Southern University Lab School · Louisiana
NCES ID 220002301921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Southern University Lab School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 220002301921 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 15.4:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern University Laboratory Virtual School (299 students)
Southern University Lab School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
How Southern University Lab School compares
Southern University Lab School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$6,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Southern University Lab School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Southern University Lab School reports $6,788 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern University Lab School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Laboratory Virtual School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Southern University Lab School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,239 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern University Lab School
How many students attend Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern University Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern University Lab School is 15.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern University Lab School?
49.2% of students at Southern University Lab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern University Lab School?
The largest demographic group at Southern University Lab School is African American at 97.9% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southern University Lab School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern University Lab School ranks #43 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern University Lab School?
Besides Southern University Lab School, Southern University Lab School also operates Southern University Laboratory Virtual School (299 students). See the Southern University Lab School district page for the complete list.